When a team has developed modest skills on all the equipment they are ready for an advanced class. We have several classes of this level grouped according to experience and ability. In advanced level agility, stations are used to allow teams to practice various and increasingly complex patterns and sequences where we expand upon the dogs understanding of the handlers signals. Once the teams have rotated through the stations a longer course is set up to simulate a course similar to what might be found in competition. This allows each person the opportunity to practice course memorization skills as well as teaching the dogs to sustain their focus and ability for an entire course. Emphasis in all programs is put on the development of the dog handler relationship and a camaraderie among participants.
This six-week class is designed to be a foundation skills class to prepare the dog and handler for the sport of agility. We require that you and your dog have successfully completed a minimum of one levels of obedience taught through positive reinforcement methods and achieved within a group class setting. Your dog will be taught foot targeting, nose touch targeting, and introduced to introductory level equipment. This program will teach you more about positive training processes and use of body language which is a necessary first step towards understanding the basics of handling and will be essential to your success as a team when you move to the next level. If you have not taken any group training classes before we recommend our Never Too Late (foundations for obedience) and Coming Back for More (advanced obedience), both of which are tailored to work on the skills required to be successful in agility. It is highly recommended you take our obedience classes first before starting into our agility program.
At this level, prep work is begun for the contact obstacles - teeter, dog walk and A-frame. The nose touch targeting behaviour initiated in level 1 is systematically transferred to the dog walk, and A-frame and different elements of the teeter totter performance are introduced. As the class progresses, the dogs and handlers will be moving about the room from station to station to allow maximum training time for each team. Dog/handler teams will start to build short sequences of tunnels and jumps, helping them learn more about how to navigate a course together. For this level the dogs need to have good attention to the handler in order to succeed as the dogs will be working on the floor at the same time spread about the arena.
This a split class that includes Level 2 Beginner students and Intermediate Level 3 students.
At Level 2: prep work is begun for the contact obstacles - teeter, dog walk and A-frame. The nose touch targeting behaviour initiated in level 1 is systematically transferred to the dog walk, and A-frame and different elements of the teeter totter performance are introduced. As the class progresses, the dogs and handlers will be moving about the room from station to station to allow maximum training time for each team. Dog/handler teams will start to build short sequences of tunnels and jumps, helping them learn more about how to navigate a course together. For this level the dogs need to have good attention to the handler in order to succeed as the dogs will be working on the floor at the same time spread about the arena.
At Level 3 :This program is suited to dog and handler teams that are able to successfully run sequences of 12 - 18 obstacles. Course sequences will be at the starter and advanced level and may include all obstacles. Weaves and teeter may be modified to accommodate dogs still needing to complete their training on these obstacles.
Level 3 students have begun contact obstacles - teeter, dog walk and A-frame. The nose touch targeting behaviour initiated in level 1 is systematically transferred to the dog walk, and A-frame and different elements of the teeter totter performance are introduced. As the class progresses, the dogs and handlers will be moving about the room from station to station to allow maximum training time for each team. Dog/handler teams will start to build short sequences of tunnels and jumps, helping them learn more about how to navigate a course together. For this level the dogs need to have good attention to the handler in order to succeed as the dogs will be working on the floor at the same time spread about the arena.
This program is suited to dog and handler teams that are able to successfully run sequences of 12 - 18 obstacles. Course sequences will be at the starter and advanced level and may include all obstacles. Weaves and teeter may be modified to accommodate dogs still needing to complete their training on these obstacles.
This program is suited to dog and handler teams that are able to successfully run sequences of 12 - 18 obstacles. Course sequences will be at the starter and advanced level and may include all obstacles. Weaves and teeter may be modified to accommodate dogs still needing to complete their training on these obstacles.
This is a 6 week course that is open to puppies under the age of 6 months and is an excellent early enrichment program. It’s designed to boost your pup’s trained skills and physical confidence while enhancing your relationship during this formative stage of their lives. It is completely safe for young puppies as they will be introduced to "pint sized" equipment, will develop crate training skills, improve their focus and impulse control, and help them to gain confidence around new things in a safe and structured way. Instructors; Sabira deVilliers or Danielle B
